Podcast Summary: BFFs with Josh Richards & Brianna Chickenfry
Episode: WE ARE DELIRIOUS — BFFs S2 Ep 37
Date: October 9, 2025
Host: Barstool Sports
Episode Overview
In this high-energy, delightfully chaotic episode, Josh and Bri are running on fumes but full of stories from their recent live shows and adventures. The “delirious” energy promises reveals about back-to-back nights on tour, behind-the-scenes mishaps, fan moments, and plenty of unfiltered, hilarious banter. The episode is lighter on celebrity interviews and heavier on recounting antics, personal drama, and trending pop culture headlines—the perfect reflection of their friendship and chemistry.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Studio Meltdown and Ammonia Sticks
- 00:11 – 03:14
- The hosts struggle with a stubborn mic stand, quickly devolving into laughter and playful chaos.
- Bri brings out ammonia sticks (used for a quick energy jolt), and both attempt to sniff them without making a face.
- Memorable exchange:
- Bri: "Oh, my God. That was like the worst one I’ve ever done." (03:03)
- Josh: "I think I could run through that wall right there. Should I try?" (03:20)
Boston Live Show Recap
- 04:07 – 08:44
- Josh and Bri reminisce about their Boston live show, late-night antics, and interactions with Bri’s family.
- Josh accidentally gets “sneaky wasted,” forgetting he drank more than he thought.
- Crowd involvement highlights:
- Josh realizes the power of leading chants and gets the audience to pressure Bri into drinking.
- Josh: "I kind of got drunk and realized I have so much power right now. All these people, I can get them to chant anything...I feel like a God." (06:16)
- The on-stage game was “kind of rigged” as Josh inevitably gets pied in the face.
- Gabby (guest at the Boston show) “crushed it,” and Bri jokes about her role as the couple’s therapist during their on-stage game.
Wild Nights and Morning Regrets
- 08:44 – 12:36
- Both discuss classic tour exhaustion, lost shoes, and “X-Games mode” behavior at the hotel.
- Bri loses a shoe (found by security), and Josh accidentally causes a noise complaint because of Bri’s post-show “hotel parkour.”
- Example of sleepwalking/drunk confusion:
- Bri: "I ordered room service in the morning, and Mike had put my shoe out front of my door. The lady gives me my room service, and she's like, is that your shoe? Damn." (10:30)
- Josh admits to drunkenly sending “galaxies” (Tiktok live gifts) worth hundreds online to random streams, with no recollection.
- Josh: “I was just spamming galaxies all over the place...” (12:26)
Social Media Addictions: TikTok Lives
- 12:36 – 13:14
- Both hosts admit to getting sucked into TikTok Live streams, especially the infamous “Fish Never Falls” videos.
- Bri: “They have gotten me for hours. I'll be like, no, I have to see it fall.” (12:45)
- They joke about needing to track down the stream’s creator to finally see the fish food fall.
- Both hosts admit to getting sucked into TikTok Live streams, especially the infamous “Fish Never Falls” videos.
Tour Pitfalls: The Great Pizza Heist
- 13:14 – 15:35
- Josh tells a tragicomic story about losing his Domino’s pizza order and having to fend off another guest to finally get a meal in Pittsburgh.
- Austin (friend/crew) later brags in the gym about scoring a “random” pizza, which turns out to be Josh’s.
- Josh: “Austin stole my goddamn pizza right before the show. It was wild.” (14:51)
- Reunion is sealed with an apology and the group reflects on the event during their gym session.
Taylor Swift & Charli XCX “Actually Romantic” Album Drama
- 16:40 – 19:39
- Bri gives an impassioned rundown of the rumored beef between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX over “Actually Romantic.”
- Discusses lyrics as possible shots taken at Taylor, fan chants, and Taylor’s “diss track” response.
- Bri also ranks her preferred tracks from the album (top: “Father Figure,” “Actually Romantic”).
- Josh: “I've liked the album, though. Every time I've heard the songs on it, I've been like, this is great.” (19:04)
- Bri describes Taylor’s media savvy and how each album serves its own uniquely-crafted feeling.
Pop Culture Headlines Rapid Fire
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Zayn Malik & Louis Tomlinson's Documentary (21:20 – 22:41)
- Announce a three-part road trip documentary, touching on bandmate Liam Payne’s recent passing and insights into their private lives.
- Side tangent about Zayn Malik doing an Airbnb ad:
- Bri: “He seems too famous to be doing an Airbnb ad.” (22:13)
- Josh: “Airbnb’s got money.” (22:37)
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Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun “It Couple” (23:03 – 23:27)
- Discuss the unlikely new Hollywood couple, jokingly calling it “white on white crime.”
- Bri: “When I look at them, I’m like, white on white crime." (23:17)
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Mark Sanchez Arrested (24:17 – 25:16)
- Mark Sanchez, former quarterback, was both stabbed and arrested after allegedly attacking a 69-year-old truck driver.
- Josh: “...a crazy, you know, thing to read in one sentence that you were stabbed and then also arrested.” (24:19)
- Mark Sanchez, former quarterback, was both stabbed and arrested after allegedly attacking a 69-year-old truck driver.
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Debate: Is Butt Play Gay? (25:27 – 27:40)
- Inspired by another podcast, Bri and Josh discuss whether a straight man enjoying butt play (performed by a woman) is "gay."
- Bri’s progressive stance:
- Bri: “If a girl's doing it, right, that doesn't mean you're gay. You just like stuff up your butt.” (25:55)
- Josh’s perspective:
- Josh: “Inherently in my mind, my quick answer is, if you like something up your butt, you have some gay tendencies. Maybe.” (26:16)
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Kim Kardashian Producing Elizabeth Taylor Docuseries (28:00 – 29:31)
- The series coincides humorously with Taylor Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” song release.
- Discussion of Elizabeth Taylor’s legacy, seven husbands, and influence on Hollywood.
- Tie-in to previous butt play debate with literary references.
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Madelyn Cline Dating the Prince of Greece & Denmark (29:52 – 30:56)
- Sighted at a popular New York bar with her royal boyfriend.
- Bri: “They're in love and they're super normal to just be at this bar. I was like...I can't believe she's at park eight.” (30:43)
Closing Banter & Final Bits
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Special Forces Update (31:17 – 31:35)
- Bri teases upcoming “Special Forces” episode, promising more fights and tears.
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Delirious Energy (End of episode, 32:45 – 33:15)
- The team displays exhaustion-fueled antics, joking about their footsteps and being “light as a mouse” as they prepare to end the show.
- Josh: “This doesn't even seem real right now...I need to get out of here. Like, seriously.” (24:01)
- The delirium of nonstop travel and recording is palpable in their laughter and self-professed “fever dream” state.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Chaos Manifested:
- "I'm really social when I'm drunk...I'll, like, go to the club...end up in the bathroom for three and a half hours just chatting." — Josh (08:21)
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Family Antics:
- "It's you with my family in every single photo...Your family's great. Your aunts are amazing." — Bri & Josh (05:12–05:21)
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Live Show Power Trip:
- "I kind of got drunk and realized I have so much power right now. All these people, I can get them to chant anything...I feel like a God." — Josh (06:16)
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TikTok Live Addiction:
- "They have gotten me for hours. I'll be like, no, I have to see it fall." — Bri (12:45)
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Delirious Sign-off:
- "Everyone in this room right now is like crying. Almost like I’m looking around and everyone has like tears in their eyes. This is...I need to get out of here. Like, seriously.” — Josh (24:01)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:11 – Studio mic/chaos/ammonia stick challenge
- 04:07 – Boston show recap
- 06:16 – Josh wields “crowd power”
- 08:44 – Lost shoe & hotel parkour
- 12:36 – TikTok “Fish Never Falls” lives
- 13:14 – Pizza heist in Pittsburgh
- 16:40 – Taylor Swift & Charli XCX drama unpacked
- 19:00 – Bri ranks Taylor’s new album
- 21:20 – Zayn Malik & Louis Tomlinson doc announcement
- 23:03 – Sydney Sweeney & Scooter Braun rumors
- 24:17 – Mark Sanchez stabbing/arrest
- 25:27 – “Is butt play gay?” debate
- 28:00 – Kim Kardashian x Elizabeth Taylor talk
- 29:52 – Madelyn Cline + the double prince
- 31:17 – Special Forces update; episode winddown
Tone & Language
The episode is marked by loopy, exhausted energy, candid confessionals, and BFF-style riffs. Both hosts are unapologetically real about hangovers, gossip, and self-deprecation. They seamlessly shift between pop culture analysis and TMI moments, never losing their comedic bite.
Recommended for: Fans wanting unfiltered tales of tour life, deeply unserious debate, and the feeling that you’re inside the sleepover after the afterparty.
